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Dec 18 2024BUSINESS

Grubhub's $25 Million Lesson: No More Hidden Fees

Grubhub has agreed to pay a hefty $25 million to settle a lawsuit with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The food delivery giant was accused of tricking customers and drivers, while also damaging the reputation of restaurants. So, what exactly did Grubhub do wrong? First off, they were hiding the

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Dec 18 2024CRIME

U. S. Pays $116M to Sexual Abuse Victims at Former Dublin Prison

In a major move aimed at addressing past injustices, the U. S. government has agreed to pay nearly $116 million to 103 women who were sexually abused while imprisoned at the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, California. This prison, once notoriously known as the "rape club, " had a history

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Dec 18 2024BUSINESS

Why Some Delta 737-900ERs Don't Have In-Flight Movies

Picture this: you're about to board a Delta flight, excited for the movie selection, but bummer! Not all Delta 737-900ERs have screens. That's right, out of Delta's 163 737-900ERs, 33 former Lion Air planes are taking a rain check on in-flight entertainment. Back in 2021, Delta snapped up these plan

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Dec 18 2024WEATHER

Weather in Boston: Rain Today, Maybe Snow Later

This morning, Boston woke up to temperatures that were not as chilly as expected. After yesterday's high of 60°F (15°C), the air didn't cool down much overnight. As a result, most of the area is seeing rain instead of snow this Wednesday. However, there are exceptions. Higher elevations in northern

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Dec 18 2024SCIENCE

Light's Impact on Daily Behaviors and Brain Activity in Migrating Redheaded Buntings

Birds like the redheaded bunting use light to guide their daily activities and long journeys. Scientists studied how daylight brightness affects these migratory birds. They found that dim daylight slowed down the birds' daily routines and delayed their urge to migrate. Interestingly, the birds' body

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Dec 18 2024BUSINESS

Grubhub's Deceit: The truth behind delivery debacles

Ever wondered what’s been cooking behind the scenes at Grubhub? They’ve found themselves in a big pickle, and it’s all because of some shady business practices. Grubhub has been playing tricks on customers, sneakily adding extra fees and even blocking accounts without explanation. But that’s not all

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Dec 18 2024CRIME

Scary Night for Two Venezuelan Immigrants in Denver Suburb

In a troubling incident, a man and a woman from Venezuela were brutally attacked in their apartment by a group of armed people. The police chief of Aurora, a city near Denver, stated that the attack, which involved binding, hitting with guns, and stabbing, lasted for about five hours. The victims we

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Energy Deal Stalls: Senate Senators Blame House GOP

Senators Joe Manchin (I-W. Va. ) and Tom Carper (D-Del. ) have announced that their push to include “permitting reform” in important legislation this year has failed. They both pointed the finger at House Republicans. Manchin said it was unfortunate that the U. S. was missing out on a significant ch

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Dec 17 2024CRIME

Two Men Arrested for Exporting Tech to Iran in Deadly Drone Attack

In a shocking turn of events, two men have been arrested for their roles in a deadly drone attack that took place in Jordan earlier this year. One of the men, Mahdi Mohammad Sadeghi, is a dual Iranian-American citizen living in Natick, Massachusetts. The other man, Mohammad Abedininajafabadi, was ar

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Dec 17 2024SCIENCE

Swimming Smart: How Marine Animals Beat the Waves

Ever wondered how marine animals like penguins and turtles save energy while swimming long distances? It turns out they're not just splashing around at the water's surface. Instead, they dive a little deeper, about two to three times their body diameter, to avoid the energy-draining waves near the t

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